Dirt Roads ~ High Heels: Down Those Loveland Slopes

Monday, December 3, 2018

Down Those Loveland Slopes

The sun was shining, there was snow on the mountain, the ski's were fast, and the beer was cold. If that doesn't sound like perfection to you, then maybe try snowboarding. But really, I couldn't have been happier turning 38 and getting back on a pair of ski's. The feel of the wind blowing through my hair as I made my way down the runs over and over again was a bit of heaven on earth. Each time, I was able to relax a bit more; getting back into my groove. It makes my heart so happy.

Loveland Ski Area located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest's is a gorgeous place to ski. It offers 9 different runs with views of the Continental Divide and those Black Diamonds reaching over 13,000 feet. The snow is fresh and the scenery is fresher. The Basin is great for intermediate and advanced skiers, but if you are a newbie, head to the Valley. It has over 1800 acres of ski-able terrain that's full of snow but not full of people. It's located right off I-70 about 50 miles West of Denver. But, make sure and have plans to stay elsewhere, this is a ski area only! I highly recommend Georgetown, located about 13 miles back East and the perfect place to unwind after a snow day! Even Goldie enjoyed a quick snap on my ski's. We took a quick break for lunch at the Loveland Wedge Bar; enjoying a pile of Poutine and a cold Blonde Ale by Tommyknocker Brewery. It was the perfect way to warm up and rest for a bit. Fact: I run a half marathon from Loveland to Georgetown every June, the views at this time are just as amazing, but the only snow you will see is high upon the ridge.

I have to give a shout-out for the sweet hook-up the BF and I got while we were visiting. All of the performance gear we needed plus lift tickets was a "cool" surprise by my friend Dustin, who works at the Basin and whom I met last June after running my marathon. Even though he wasn't able to meet up with us because of the ski expo in Denver, he made sure we had everything we needed. Next time, we will cheers our beers; and Parker the Snow Dog sits next to me!

We ended the day making the drive around the beautiful Dillon Reservoir, seeing the sunset at Clear Creek, and dinner at Coopers on the Creek. Thank you to the BF for always wanting to adventure with me! It was a good day!